Apex Court Dismisses Petition, Emphasizes Consistency in Raga and Duration of State Anthem
In a significant ruling, the Supreme Court of India has upheld the principle of uniformity in the rendition of the Karnataka State Anthem, emphasizing that both the musical composition (raga) and the duration of the anthem must remain consistent across all performances. The judgment, delivered by a bench comprising Justices B.V. Nagarathna and R. Mahadevan, came in response to a Special Leave Petition filed by Kikkeri Krishna Murthy challenging a previous order regarding the anthem's rendition.
The court condoned the delay in refiling and proceeded to hear arguments from Mr. Mohan V Katarki, the senior counsel representing the petitioner. However, after deliberation, the court found no merit in the petition and decided not to interfere with the impugned order, thereby dismissing the Special Leave Petition.
The ruling underscores the importance of maintaining a uniform standard for the rendition of the State Anthem, ensuring that its musical integrity is preserved. This decision is pivotal in reinforcing the cultural and ceremonial significance of the anthem, which holds a place of pride in the state's heritage.
With this judgment, any pending applications related to the case have also been disposed of, marking a conclusive end to the legal proceedings in this matter.
Bottom Line:
Uniformity in rendition of the State Anthem, both with respect to the raga and the duration of the song, must be maintained.
Statutory provision(s): Constitution of India
Kikkeri Krishna Murthy v. State of Karnataka, (SC) : Law Finder Doc id # 2969147
